112-15-2 High Purity 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethyl Acetate Carbitol Acetate CAS 112-15-2

In the coatings industry, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate serves as a crucial high-boiling-point solvent and film-forming aid. Due to its slow evaporation rate, it is frequently employed as a coalescing agent in latex paints, facilitating the fusion of polymer particles into a continuous film at low temperatures while enhancing the flexibility and water resistance of the paint film. It is also widely utilized in slow-drying coatings—such as nitrocellulose lacquers and natural varnishes—acting as a solvent or diluent to improve the coating’s leveling properties and gloss.

This solvent also finds application in screen printing and gravure inks; its slow evaporation characteristics help ensure uniform ink transfer and prevent defects—such as pinholes or “orange peel” textures—from occurring during the drying process.

In the field of electronics manufacturing, it is utilized as a diluent for photoresists, a photoresist stripping agent, and a cleaning agent for IC packaging, serving to remove flux residues from the surfaces of circuit boards.

Leveraging its excellent solvency and low toxicity, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate is incorporated into cleaning agent formulations for hard surfaces—such as metals and glass—where it effectively removes oil stains and grease.